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BG03 EFH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 122,859 miles on the clock, averaging 5,027 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BG03 EFH

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,027

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,478
Average per year5,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 EFH 28k52k75k99k123k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,859 miles
Since last MOT+13,478 miles
PASS
Mileage109,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage106,426 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,424 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage104,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage102,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,626 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage100,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage95,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage91,534 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage87,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,605 miles
PASS
Mileage84,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage79,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage75,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage71,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage67,016 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage63,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage59,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage54,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage48,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage38,835 miles
Since last MOT+11,004 miles
PASS
Mileage27,831 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 EFH

What car is BG03 EFH?

BG03 EFH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG03 EFH?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 EFH was 122,859 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 EFH passed its MOT?

BG03 EFH has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2025.

Is BG03 EFH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 EFH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG03 EFH?

BG03 EFH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.